It’ ‘win or go home’ for Dean Vickerman’s side as United find themselves on the outside looking in. We take a look at Thursday’s (13/2/2020) NBL 2020 match which is between the Melbourne United and Cairns Taipans. The Melbourne United head into the game as clear favourites.
When: Thursday February 13, 7:30PM
Where: Melbourne Arena
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Preview:
At 13-13, a win on Thursday night and a Breakers or Bullets loss would put United equal with New Zealand and Brisbane in terms of wins and losses. But with another game in hand on Sunday against the Phoenix, United is in complete control of its own destiny.
Vickerman’s job this week is to ensure his team takes it one game at a time. Melbourne will know full well that the third-place Taipans aren’t to be taken lightly, but with home-court advantage and a big win over the Hawks under their belt, United still has plenty to feel confident about.
Cairns, meanwhile, also has plenty to play for with a very faint chance of pinching the second spot away from the Wildcats. The Taipans can’t fall any further than third, but they’ll also feel confident knowing they’ve won four straight over Melbourne dating back to last season.
In case you’ve missed it, the Taipans have been one of the better teams to back at the line this year covering in 15 of their 26 games. The three games between these two sides this season have been decided by seven points or less though, so it’s worth taking Cairns to keep this close.
It’ ‘win or go home’ for Dean Vickerman’s side as United find themselves on the outside looking in.
Tip: Melbourne United at $1.46
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
